A past SoMa Block Party. Photo by Michael Yatsko Photography.
Downtown Harrisburg’s free and family-friendly SoMa Block party series will return this May, tacking on two special ‘bonus’ parties for the season.
Hosted by Sara Bozich and Harristown Enterprises, the series closes the block of S. 3rd Street between Market and Chestnut streets to vehicle traffic and brings in food trucks, drink vendors and live bands.
Local businesses Boneshire Taproom, Agape Elixir Bar, SCC Tattoo Studio, El Sol Mexican Restaurant, Subway and JoJo’s Barbershop will stay open late for the events.
This year’s SoMa Block parties are from 6 to 10 p.m. on the following dates:
- Thursday, May 28 (Little Brother Band)
- Thursday, June 25 (Vivid Vinyl)
- Thursday, July 30 (Cass & The Bailout Crew)
- Thursday, Aug. 20 (Smokehouse 4)
- Thursday, Sept. 24 (Honey Pie)
In addition to the monthly lineup, two bonus SoMa Block parties will take place in June and September this year:
- The Juneteenth SoMa Block Party on Friday, June 19 from 3 to 9 p.m.
- The .5K with The River 97.3 on Sunday, Sept. 27 at noon
The Juneteenth event will be hosted with Young Professionals of Color and Harrisburg Young Professionals.
The .5K event will benefit Harrisburg River Rescue & Emergency Services.
Parking is free on weeknights for most of downtown after 5 p.m. and free on Sundays.
Craft beer, wine and non-alcoholic drinks will be available.
For more information, visit Sara Bozich’s website.
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